⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We do talk about suicide which we know can be distressing.

Welcome to another powerful installment of our short story series, where we reflect on some of the most impactful moments from the past six seasons of our podcast. Today, in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, we are honored to share a deeply moving episode with the inspirational Daniel Gainsford.

The statistics are alarming:

• 84 men die by suicide every week in the UK.
• Two-thirds of these men had no prior history of reported mental health conditions.

In this episode, Daniel bravely opens up about his own experience with loss, having tragically lost a close friend to suicide in 2020. He shares his personal journey and reflects on the devastating impact these statistics have on families and communities.

Daniel emphasizes the urgent need for "pre-habilitation"—a proactive approach to mental health that focuses on mental fitness, much like we do with physical fitness. By talking openly and working on our mental resilience before crisis hits, we can work toward reducing these heartbreaking numbers and saving lives.

This conversation is a call to action. Join us as Daniel shines a light on the importance of early intervention, mental fitness, and the vital role we all play in suicide prevention.

This is more than a podcast episode—it's a powerful reminder of why mental health matters and the need for us to support one another.

#MentalHealthMatters #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #Resilience #SuicidePrevention #MentalFitness #LifeLessons #PodcastSeries

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*If you have been affected by any of the content during this interview you can reach out to any of the below:

Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org

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